Casualties unknown

1998-03-21: Cessna 170B (N3179B) — David J. Powers — Dillingham, AK

Dillingham, AK, US

On March 21, 1998, a Cessna 170B (registration N3179B) operated by David J. Powers was involved in an aviation accident near Dillingham, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's decision to relinquish controls to the student pilot in the left seat during practice landings, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a touch-and-go landing, a student pilot lost control of an airplane, resulting in a ground loop, left wing strike, and nose-down attitude.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, a private pilot acting as pilot-in-command occupied the right seat, while the co-owner of the airplane, a student pilot, occupied the left seat. During the second touch-and-go landing of the flight, the student pilot was manipulating the flight controls with the permission of the pilot-in-command.

Sequence of Events

As the airplane touched down, it bounced and subsequently ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left wing contacted the ground, causing the airplane to nose down. The extent of any damage or injuries was not reported in the source.

Pilot Information

The pilot-in-command held a private pilot certificate and did not possess a flight instructor certificate. The student pilot was a co-owner of the airplane and was not certified to act as pilot-in-command.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09619. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.